Average Monthly Sunshine in Den Helder

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Den Helder receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Den Helder varies. It peaks at 248 hours in May and drops to 61 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1896 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Den Helder, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.0 hours per day.

Den Helder’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Den Helder enjoys an average of 1896 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

October, Den Helder’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Den Helder Precipitation page.